Steve Smith
About Steve Smith
Steve Smith serves as the Global Head of Scale at Equal Experts, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, he specializes in Continuous Delivery and digital transformation initiatives.
Current Role at Equal Experts
Steve Smith serves as the Global Head of Scale at Equal Experts since 2021. In this role, he focuses on scaling digital services and enhancing operational efficiency across various teams. He engages with clients across North America, EMEA, and A&NZ to address complex business challenges and drive innovation. His responsibilities include curating thought leadership initiatives within the Equal Experts network, particularly around the 'You Build It You Run It' operating model.
Previous Experience at Equal Experts
Prior to his current position, Steve Smith worked at Equal Experts as the Global Head of Operability from 2020 to 2021. He also held the role of Principal Consultant from 2014 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving continuous delivery practices and operational strategies within the organization.
Professional Background
Steve Smith has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, focusing on large-scale digital delivery programs. His previous roles include Continuous Delivery Consultant at Kingfisher plc, Engineering Advisor at SiriusXM, and Digital Platform Enablement Lead at John Lewis & Partners. He has also served as Platform Operations Lead at HM Revenue & Customs and has been involved in agile practices through his roles at Agile on the Beach and Lean Agile Scotland.
Education and Qualifications
Steve Smith studied Software Engineering at Aberystwyth University, where he earned his MEng degree from 1999 to 2004. He also attended Redruth School & Technology College from 1992 to 1999. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in IT and software development.
Public Speaking and Thought Leadership
Steve Smith is actively involved in public speaking and thought leadership within the agile community. He has served as Speaker Committee Chair for Lean Agile Scotland and Agile on the Beach, organizing conferences that focus on agile methodologies. He authored the book 'Measuring Continuous Delivery,' which discusses metrics and practices for successful continuous delivery in software development.